Apple News pricing
Apple News has a free plan and paid plans. News+ price: $12.99/month. Free trial: 1 month.
Free plan + paidPrices last checked Oct 29, 2026
Apple News plans and prices
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Apple News pricing facts
2 of 2 verified- News+ price
- $12.99/month
- Checked Oct 29, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “2 Check eligibility Free 1-month trial Apple News+ New subscribers get 1 month of Apple News+ free, then pay $12.99 per month.”
- Free trial
- 1 month
- Checked Oct 29, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “2 Check eligibility Free 1-month trial”
Apple News alternatives by price
Starting prices from each app's own site, ranked by our alternatives score.
| App | Pricing | Price | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
 Google News | Free | — | — |
 Flipboard | Free | — | — |
 Ground News | Free plan + paid | — | — |
 Reeder | Paid | — | No |
 NetNewsWire | Open source | — | — |
Apple News pricing: common questions
Is Apple News free?
Apple News has a free plan and paid plans.
How much does Apple News cost?
News+ price: $12.99/month, according to apple.com (checked Oct 29, 2026). Prices can vary by country and billing period.
Does Apple News have a free trial?
Yes: 1 month.
What are free alternatives to Apple News?
Free or freemium alternatives include Google News, Flipboard, Ground News and NetNewsWire. Open-source options: NetNewsWire.